DIVAN
(Pronounced di-van, with emphasis on the second syllable. ) - In Oriental countries, a royal council or council room. In the context of the Shrine, the Divan is the "board of directors" or "executive council" of the organization, and serves as the management team for both fraternal and business activities of the Temple. Each Shrine Temple has it's own Divan, and the minimum number of Divan members is set by Imperial by-laws at five, with each of these being elected by the Nobility (membership). The additional positions are usually appointed by the Potentate. Like most Masonic organizations, the Divan is usually a "progressive" line, which means that one new person is appointed or elected to the line each year, the other members of the Divan move "up" one position, and the top man retires from the line and becomes a Past Potentate. In addition, two more elected officers are considered part of the Divan, namely the Recorder (Secretary) and Treasurer. These two officers, however, are not usually part of the "progressive" line, and may serve in the same office for more than one year (if so elected) Each position in the line has it's own title, derived from Arabic tradition, and each has it's own set of defined duties and responsibilities. Potentates (both past and present) are addressed as "Illustrious Sir", Imperial Potentates (both past and present) and members of the Imperial Divan are addressed as "Imperial Sir", while all other Shriners are addressed as "Noble". Assuming an individual is re-appointed and/or re-elected to the Divan each year, in the time it takes to move up from Oriental Guide to Potentate, he will have had exposure to and responsibility for every aspect of the Shrine's operation..
Bio Info: Lady Nancy
Howard was raised to Master Mason in 1978 in Edgefield (now Ionic) Lodge #254. After a career in the Navy he received the Scottish Rite degrees and crossed the hot sands at Al Menah and in 2014, becoming a member of the Legion of Honor. He is a Past Master at Ionic Lodge #254 and is active in The Order of the Eastern Star and National Sojourners.
Bio Info: Lady Debra
Dale was born and raised in Clarksville, TN & moved to Erin, TN in 1991.
He is a Past Master & Past Secretary of Wisdom Lodge # 300. He is an 8 time Worthy Patron of Royal Chapter 213 Order of the Eastern Star. He was a 7 time captain of the Al Menah Horse Patrol, Past President of the Southeastern Shrine Horse Patrol and Past President of the International Shrine Horse Patrol


Charlie "Hot Rod" Jackson was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He was made a Master Mason in 2008 at Buena Vista East Nashville Lodge on a Friday night and went through the Al Menah Shrine class the very next day. Charlie then moved to Greenbriar and joined Greenbriar Lode #753. Charlie was also Captain of the Al Menah Clown unit in 2022 and received several awards such as Rookie of the year and three time Clown of the year in that unit.
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Joe Anderson
High Priest & Prophet
Joelton, TN
615-424-4831
Lady : Rebekah
In 2014, Joe proudly served as the Past Master of West Nashville Phoenix Lodge 131, where he was recognized with the Knife and Fork Award. Throughout his tenure, he was honored to receive the Bill Robertson Pin of Excellence in 2011, the most prestigious award of the lodge From 2014 to 2019, he directed the Scottish Rite Luncheon and served as Excellent High Priest of Edward G. Corbett Doric Lodge in 2015. Additionally, he held the position of Captain of the Director's Staff in 2020 and was awarded the KCCH honors from the Scottish Rite in 2017.
Oriental Guide
Jim Timmerman
Kingston Springs, TN
706-726-2029
Jim was born in Augusta, GA. He joined the Army in 1974 and retired as a SGM after 23 years. He was raised to Master mason in Harlem, GA. Jim relocated to Kingston Springs, TN in 2013 and became a member of Belleview Lodge #716. He was Master of Belleview in 2018 & 2019. Jim joined the Shrine and also joined the Greeters unit. He became Captain of the unit in 2022 and headed up the units move to the new Shrine building. Jim served as Secretary of the Greeters unit for the next two years.

Bio Info: Lady Lesa
Steve Beasley, the esteemed Treasurer of Al Menah, hails from Nashville, TN. A proud graduate of Bellevue High School, he married his beloved, Lesa, in 1983. Steve holds the titles of 32nd degree Master from Bellevue Lodge #716, achieved in 2007, and became a Scottish Rite Mason the same year. His leadership journey continued as he served as Master of Bellevue Lodge #716 in 2013 and later became member of Al Menah Shrine in 2007, where he advanced to Captain of the Greeters in 2019.

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